Geelong may have won the victory, but the recruit Star Bailey Smith could win AFL’s anger this week after giving a double cannon insult in a fan of Adelaide on Thursday evening.
The new recruit from the CATS midfielder played a decisive role in the victory of Geelong 18.11 (119) to 15.10 (100) against Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Thursday evening, launching the pace of the reception of the AFL in an exciting manner.
Smith, during her first season at the cat after leaving Western Bulldogs, was one of the best cats on the field. He collected 35 eliminations, six authorizations and a goal in a dominant performance.
But although its impact on the field cannot be questioned, it was its actions after the mermaid that made a meticulous examination.
Images have surfaced showing that the 24 -year -old engaged in a heated exchange with a crow’s supporter while walking in the tunnel. In the video, Smith is seen reacting to the spectator by closing the two fingers in the middle.
The AFL should now ask Geelong a “ please explain ”, reflecting their approach to Harley Reid from the west coast, which was sentenced to a fine of $ 1000 last month for a gesture similar to a fan in a match against Brisbane.
Geelong Star Bailey Smith stopped going down the tunnel and looked up at a supporter holding an Adelaide scarf
He then delivered a double barrel greet to the fan before returning to the tunnel
The former AFL star, Daniel Gorringe (who changed his name online in Richmond after losing a bet) said Smith should be punished for his actions
As with Reid, the League will probably examine the context of the incident before giving a sanction. However, Smith can receive the same penalty regardless of provocation.
Social media users have been divided on exchange. Some have supported Smith, pointing fingers on fans’ behavior, while others said that the midfielder should have kept his cool and give a better example for young viewers.
This last episode follows another moment linked to fans last week during the close loss of Geelong against Brisbane.
Smith applauded a heckling who made fun of his famous mule, responding: “At least I got hair” – a replica captured on the video of another fan.
Adding to the hectic evening in Adelaide was a light moment in the locker rooms of the Cats, where Smith became synchronized during the song of the post-match team.
While his teammates completed the club’s traditional victory melody with Gusto, Smith looked attached and out of words, fighting to plug the words.
“Lots of smiles in the geelong room,” said Sarah Jones on Fox Footy. “(But) I am not entirely sure that Bailey Smith still knows all the words of this song.
Another commentator Jason Dunstall accepted, saying: “We looked at at the same time and went” Bailey Smith does not know the words “. Hilarious.’
Smith begins to find part of his best form with his new club, but was also fuel in the midfielder
It is the second consecutive week that Smith had a hostile interaction with a fan in the stands
The midfielder Max Holmes was not as forgiving, jokingly adding: “Are you kidding?” It is a fairly basic song. I don’t know how you couldn’t know that.
Although out of scope hiccups can attract headlines, geelong fans will not be too worried if Smith continues to deliver on the ground.
Their victory over the victory was launched by a final term of four moving goals, including a Rafale de Match from Patrick Dangerfield, who finished with four majors.
Jeremy Cameron also scored four goals, including consecutive strikes that gave Geelong the advance for good in the last quarter.
Cats overcome a deficit of 30 points in the second term thanks to strong contributions through the ground, with Ollie Dempsey and Max Holmes also among the best.
Adelaïde Taylor Walker gave fans at home a first hope with a classic left foot snap a few minutes from the match. He finished with two goals and a assist, creating Izak Rankine for another.
But despite their early domination, the crows could not retain a team of Geelong which now extends with three victories of its first five games.
